The meaning of bony thorax intact is that all bones in the chest area have no fractures. This term is used by radiologist.
The open structure of the bony thorax allows for flexibility in breathing movements, such as during inhalation and exhalation. It also provides protection for vital organs, such as the heart and lungs, by encasing them within the rib cage. Additionally, the open structure facilitates the attachment of muscles that aid in respiratory function and movement of the upper body.
"Grossly intact posterior elements" typically refers to the structures of the spine at the back part of the vertebrae, including the laminae, facets, and spinous processes, being fully preserved without any significant damage or disruption. This term is often used in medical imaging reports to describe the condition of the bony structures in the spine.
The bony prominence of the elbow, on the upper end of the ulna.
There are typically 12 pairs of ribs in the thorax, which means there are 24 rib joints in total in the thorax.
The middle thorax in humans refers to the central region of the chest, situated between the upper thorax (which includes the area above the clavicles) and the lower thorax (below the ribcage). It generally encompasses the area around the sternum and the ribs, housing vital organs such as the heart and lungs. The middle thorax is bordered laterally by the ribcage and posteriorly by the thoracic spine.
It means that the bones of the thorax, which includes the ribs and sternum, are all present and not fractured or damaged. In simpler terms, your ribcage is still in one piece and not broken. So, congratulations, your bony thorax is intact and ready to protect your precious organs!
On a chest x-ray, this means that the bones are seen as normal, without pathology.
In radiology interpretations, this is terminology meaning that the soft tissue and bony thorax is normal. (Since there are normal age-related changes, the reading is customarily reported with this kind of phrase.)
Ribs and sternum
The scapula
ribs and sternum
the clavicle
heart, ribs, and sternum
The coxa are inferior to the thorax. Both are bony, and can be described as neither superficial nor deep in relation to each other.
The bony thorax protects the heart and liver. Wrong... the bone thorax protects the heart and LUNGS as it also allows the respiratory muscle to create a vacuum that will draw air into the lungs. while the Ribs withing in the bone thorax will protect not only the thoracic organs, but as well the spleen, most of the liver and to some extent the kidneys.
The sternum, or breastbone, is the central bone of the thorax. It lies in the middle of the chest and articulates with the ribs through the costal cartilages.
Well, aren't you a poet with those medical terms? "Unremarkable" just means there's nothing exciting going on in the bony thorax - no fractures, tumors, or other abnormalities. It's like saying your morning toast is plain - not much to write home about, but at least everything's in one piece.